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Mid Trimester 3 is this week and the last progress reports of the year will be available on Friday:
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Grades K-4: Progress reports will be sent home with your child on Friday. Please check their backpacks for these paper copies.
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Grades 5-8: Progress reports will be available electronically via PowerSchool on Friday.
These progress reports offer insights into your child’s Trimester 3 academic performance, classroom participation, and overall development. We encourage you to review these reports together with your child, celebrating their successes and discussing any areas where they may need additional support.
Should you have any questions or concerns about your child's progress, I encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher(s.) The teachers are available to meet with you to discuss any concerns you have in this last part of the 2023-24 school year.
The annual Archdiocesan Religion Assessment for Preschool through 8th grade students will take place next Wednesday, April 24th, during 1st period. This assessment serves as one measure of the students' understanding and knowledge of the Archdiocesan Religion Priority Standards covering our Catholic teachings, values, and practices appropriate for their age groups. Designed to gauge their intellectual comprehension and retention of religious concepts, the assessment aims to support their spiritual development and reinforce the teachings imparted in the classroom and in your homes. Covering a range of topics relevant to each grade level, the assessment offers us valuable insights into students' progress and areas for further instruction. It provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of the core tenets of their faith, fostering a deeper connection to their religious identity and community. Watch for reporting of the results of this assessment early this summer!
The baseball fields are looking great we are excited to put them to good use in the upcoming days. These fields are leased to a private baseball club. The baseball fields will be used on an opposite schedule from the school – in the evenings (right now starting around 5:45), on Saturdays, and in the afternoon on Sundays after everyone has had an opportunity to go to Mass. We are excited about this upgrade to our property along with the impending repair and updating of our playground area!
It looks like the cicada emergence is on its way here in Palatine! With the emergence of these buzzing insects, our tranquil campus is set to transform into a symphony of nature's cacophony. For our younger students, the sight and sound of cicadas may evoke curiosity and wonder, while for others, it may instill a sense of apprehension. In anticipation of this natural phenomenon, we will be teaching mini lessons to familiarize students with cicadas, dispelling myths and fostering a sense of understanding and respect for these ancient creatures. To quote Fr. Tim, “The oldest of these kids will be 31 the next time these critters make an appearance, I would encourage them to go outside, listen and observe... (The cicadas) come out in the billions to make up for the millions that will be killed before they can mate. They are fascinating, harmless creatures.” We all look forward to a unique learning experience this spring – first an eclipse, now cicadas!
The Parents Association is busy planning the end of year events for the students. Watch for an invitation to be part of the annual field day on May 30 as the students celebrate the end of the 2023-24 school year together with a fun morning outside on the playground and fields. Sign up to be part of the fun as we celebrate together!
Just a quick reminder about dress down days in the warmer weather…shorts for both the young men and women must be of denim or other fabric, not spandex or gym short material. They must come at least to the tips of the fingers when a student is standing straight up. Short material and length is both a modesty and hygiene issue here at STS. Please take a minute to check your child’s summer school clothing and make sure it fits correctly!
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